Karnıyarık vs moussaka: which is healthier?
Karnıyarık is more nutrient-dense, scoring 57/100 against 24/100 for moussaka. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Karnıyarık
127 kcal per 100 g. 1 stuffed eggplant: 230 g
Higher scoreMoussaka
158 kcal per 100 g. 1 square: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesKarnıyarık127 vs 158 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMoussaka4.3 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberKarnıyarık2.3 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even3.3 vs 3.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumKarnıyarık272 vs 243 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatKarnıyarık1.8 vs 4.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Karnıyarık, 100 g | Moussaka, 100 g | Karnıyarık, 230 g | Moussaka, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 kcal | 158 kcal | 292 kcal | 474 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 6.4 g | 10 g | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9 g | 7.6 g | 14 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | 3.7 g | 7.5 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 1.8 g | 5.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 11 g | 23 g | 34 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 4.8 g | 4.1 g | 14 g |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 3.8 mg | 27 mg | 11 mg |
| Vitamin A | 14 µg | 47 µg | 32 µg | 141 µg |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 243 mg | 626 mg | 729 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.8 mg | 1.6 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 70 mg | 36 mg | 211 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 18 mg | 37 mg | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 182 mg | 219 mg | 419 mg | 656 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.